Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 640 Shield Me from Danger

Hayley's POV:

When I said those words, I wasn't joking.

I despised feeling helpless and in the dark, as if I had no control over what's

happening.

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I didn't mind Benjamin having his secrets, but there was no way I'd stand by while he faced danger alone, without me knowing.

If only I could be honest with him about my status as an Alpha. I was sure the reason he was keeping things from me was to protect me, to shield me from danger. But I didn't want that kind of protection.

Most people would probably see it as thoughtful when a partner hid their wounds or struggles-suffering in silence to avoid worrying the other person. But that wasn't what I wanted.

I'd always wanted to fight alongside my mate, side by side, facing every challenge together.

I promised Benjamin that one day I would become his Luna, and with that promise came the responsibility to stand by him, through every difficulty and danger. I never wanted to be kept in the dark or pushed aside when it was his turn to face the worst.

After two long, tense minutes of silence, I finally heard Benjamin's strained voice on the other end of the phone.

"Are you trying to call off our engagement?"

I could hear the weakness in his voice, and though I was angry, just knowing he was alive gave me some relief.

"Send me the address!" I snapped, cutting him off before he could say another word. Without hesitation, I ended the call.

A minute later, Tyrone sent me the location.

Following the coordinates, I found myself standing in front of a small two-story wooden house.

the stairs and stepped inside, where I saw Benjamin lying

and waist, but the blood seeping through the fabric told me his injuries were

of his skin-far too

in my discomfort. She could sense

closer, my heart sinking

his voice barely audible. "It's the same poison

same deadly poison targeting the people

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speak but was too weak. Instead, he motioned

and, after giving a respectful nod to Benjamin, began to explain what

I paused to think. Then I turned to Tyrone. "You go downstairs. I'll need

look, and when

room.

by his side, I began inserting the needles one by one, focusing all

and after a while, he asked softly, "Are

deliberately angled the needle a little sharper

and groaned in

his discomfort finally ceased, I

inserted another in a different spot, just

the entire time.

even," he said, his voice filled with humor

life is at risk?" I asked, pretending to be angry,

didn't let up on the treatment for

said, his voice gentle and sure. There was a look in his eyes that spoke volumes, and it made me pause. He seemed absolutely certain

teased, "You're not marrying me for free

such an opportunist in your eyes?" Benjamin frowned, though there was a hint of a smile

I won't let myself die. And I'm an Alpha. With my powerful wolf and all those experienced Beta warriors, I won't die easily. So